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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Finally, a nice compromise in the doll world,
By Kiddiss ">^..^<" (Phoenix, AZ, USA) - See all my reviews
= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars
This review is from: Barbie: Wee 3 Friends - Party Doll Set (Toy)
In the fight over Bratz vs My Scene vs Barbie vs ??? Mattel has finally made a doll (3 to be correct!) that is cute and fun... and appropriate for younger children.
I'm an adult fashion doll collector, and I personally like the Barbie lines of dolls (from my childhood 70's Barbies to the My Scene dolls and all the variations in between). I've seen the Wee 3 Friends at Toys R Us many times, but passed them right by because they weren't "my type". I was sort of interested, but I wasn't going to waste $20 on dolls that would just end up in a box somewhere. That all changed this last week when I got the "Party, Party, Party!" set on sale at TRU for $10. As I was de-boxing them, I thought, "Jeez, if they had named Lila "Whitney", this would be the same set of friends as Barbie's little sister Stacie!". The `original' Stacie is blonde, Janet is African American, and Whitney is red-headed. I had NO CLUE this WAS Barbie's little sister Stacie in a different format. (For those who are disappointed that Stacie has gotten bigger, you can still find her in "original size" on eBay or in the Lily Pulitzer Barbie & Stacie Gift Set for $50). I give this set of dolls 5 STARS because I think it's a great idea, and gives parents a choice. When they want to buy a fashion doll for a child, many parents are avoiding Barbie & Bratz. Some feel that traditional Barbie isn't "young" enough; others feel the sexuality & materialistic aspects of BOTH My Scene & Bratz are just too far out for younger, developing minds. (Adult collectors are a different story because most can tell the difference between reality & fantasy). So, where does that leave parents who want their kids to have "safe" toys when the children are crying for Barbie or Bratz (or other fashion dolls)? Unlike Bratz and My Scene, these dolls don't come with an agenda, they don't spend their time chasing (or "crushing on") boys, and they aren't worried about how many clothes are in their closet (though many people have complained about not enough clothing... see end of this review for how to find more clothes that fit perfectly). The clothes that come in these sets are adorable, the accessories are aplenty and the hair (on Lila & Janet) is so soft & silky! (Stacie's hair in this set is wavy & sewn to her clothing, so I haven't really done anything with it to know if it's "brushable" or not). Their faces are so cute- just like happy little girls should be when `hanging' with their best friends. The carrying case was a nice bonus, too :D These WEE 3 FRIENDS, I believe, are ideal for younger people (boys & girls) to have `pretend play' with! Not only does the child get 3 dolls (great to promote sharing & playing "nice" with others- and a great buy for the parents), but they are also ethnically different. Sure, they might have the same face & body mold, but with some color in the plastic, different color & styles of hair, & paint on the face, "ta-da!", three different girls. With the way the body is designed, I think it's actually easier for smaller hands to dress the dolls. And after reading the other 30+ reviews, I see that girls as old as 13 are having fun playing with these dolls. As for the size difference, who says you or your child has to "pretend" that these girls are 8 instead of 11? That's the beauty of playing with dolls. You use your imagination. I thought that the review by the girl in Nova Scotia was brilliant... she showed what playing with dolls is all about- imagination. I think that Mattel FINALLY found a nice middle ground for younger doll lovers (and some of us older ones, too). The fact that they keep the price range decent is a big plus, as well. I hope that this line does not die out, but rather gains a following (which drives up sales, thus giving Mattel a reason to keep the line going). If Mattel were to release clothing sets and more playsets, I think the chances of this line's survival would be much greater. I just noticed the one playset (Splash! Splash! Splash!) before writing this review... I might have to buy that one! As for finding MORE CLOTHING for your Wee 3 Friends, here's a little secret that I don't think anyone has brought up: The body is the same as a 90's Mattel doll called "What's Her Face" or "1000 Faces". You can find clothing, accessories, even wigs at Big Lots for about $3-$5 a pack. Or, you can buy clothing (or full boxed doll sets) on eBay. It's the exact same body style. The Wee 3 Friends heads are larger, so I doubt the wigs will fit... the wigs DO fit My Scene dolls, though. I have 4 nude What's-Her-Face dolls in a box somewhere... and their clothing is in the carrying case with my new dollies, Wee 3 Friends :D I think for Christmas this year, my 6-year-old niece will be getting a set of Wee 3 Friends instead of Barbies for a change. I'll let her decide which is better for a little girl :D I hope this review has been helpful for you, and doesn't just come off as a My Scene & Bratz "bashing" rant. >^..^<
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A perfect trio,
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars
This review is from: Barbie: Wee 3 Friends - Party Doll Set (Toy)
These dolls are a big hit!
Each doll has her own accessories, including a cute little puppy. The carrying cases are each in a different color, and this makes it easy keep track of who has what, and is great to store and tote the dolls around. The little girls I know that received one of these sets as a gift at Christmas were more than a little excited. Each doll is named, well made, and a delight to play with. Since I love dolls, I really enjoyed playing with both of my little friends (ages 4 and 6) at Christmas. The dolls in all three sets are the same, but different because of what they are doing -- parting, dancing, or ice skating. This is a wonderful set and the price can't be beat.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Three Friends is Three Times the Fun,
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars
This review is from: Barbie: Wee 3 Friends - Party Doll Set (Toy)
My daughter, 7, *loves* this set of dolls. She's really into "birthdays" and this gift was a big winner. There are lots of little pieces to lose, but the dolls are cute, and she loves them. The carry case is a great idea to keep all those little bits together. I like seeing the diversity, too, but more wouldn't be a bad thing. My only complaint is that the dolls' outfits are a bit brief for little girls who are supposed to be 8 years old. These are nice (mostly) age-appropriate dolls for little girls; a vast improvement over "My Scene" and "Bratz."
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